Digital Intervention Trial Opens: WWWT mHealth Program vs Standard Care for Preventing Postpartum Depression in First-Time Mothers
247 Health News Editorial
·21 May 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsNew Chilean trial tests digital psychoeducational intervention to prevent postpartum depression and anxiety in first-time mothers. The WWWT program delivers brief video modules via text messaging during the critical 4-10 week postpartum period.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
References
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